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BILATERALS.ORG WEEKLY   13-19 MAR 2019
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NEGOTIATIONS
NFU | 18-Mar-2024

NFUniversity: Colonial roots of modern free trade agreements

This talk will explore the colonial origins of modern international trade. Geopolitics, power relations, and corporate interests have shaped trade rules for over 500 years before it reached its current form.
Comment Central | 18-Mar-2024

New Pacific trade deal carries few benefits for the UK

Given the breadth of the policy areas that CPTPP accession will impact upon, how can UK membership have been subject to so little public debate? The answer is that the structures via which trade deals are negotiated and ratified are opaque and undemocratic.
Yahoo | 18-Mar-2024

Almaden provides corporate update

Almaden delivered to Mexico written notice of its intention to submit a claim to arbitration against Mexico under the CPTPP.
Jakarta Globe | 18-Mar-2024

Indonesia, Sri Lanka launch preferential trade agreement negotiations

During the launch, both countries found the PTA to become a key building block towards a free trade agreement.
Antara News | 18-Mar-2024

Indonesia stresses on active, fair participation of all IPEF partners

Indonesia emphasized active and fair participation of all Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) partner countries in implementing the cooperation framework, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said.
The Edge Malaysia | 18-Mar-2024

Time for Malaysia-EU free trade agreement, says Anwar

Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, proposes reigniting discussions on a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union to bolster bilateral relations and regional integration.
Hindustan Times | 18-Mar-2024

Access for EVs, relaxation of business mobility contentious issues in UK FTA

India and UK remain deadlocked in free trade negotiations due to issues around EV access & business visas. EV concessions possible with investment commitments.
Inquirer Net | 18-Mar-2024

Marcos renews pitch for EU free trade deal

President Marcos has sought the support of the Czech government and businessmen here for the resumption of negotiations for a free trade deal between the Philippines and the European Union (EU).
La Jornada | 15-Mar-2024

Mexico: follow Honduras or Ecuador?

The question for the next government is: will it continue the neoliberal model under the FTAs ​​and BITs that pledge our sovereignty in courts like the ICSID?
The Straits Times | 15-Mar-2024

‘Significant strides’ made on IPEF, on to implementation: US commerce chief Raimondo

United States President Joe Biden’s signature economic initiative in the Asia-Pacific has made “significant strides” in the past two years and is now moving into the implementation phase, said US Commerce Secretary.
The Independent | 15-Mar-2024

UK and Turkey open talks on new post-Brexit trade deal

The UK is looking to boost its services industry with a ‘modernised’ trade deal with Turkey.
The Diplomat | 14-Mar-2024

Thailand-EU free trade pact on track for completion in 2025, Thai PM says

Thailand expects to complete its negotiations over a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union by the end of next year, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said during a state visit to France.
GMA | 13-Mar-2024

US-PH FTA to be discussed after trade mission — Biden’s Export Council

A potential free trade agreement between the Philippines and the United States will be brought to the table once the delegation of American business leaders, assembled by US President Joe Biden, comes back to America.
Yahoo | 13-Mar-2024

UK signs trade pact with Texas in effort to boost green industry

The UK has signed a new trade pact with Texas, the second-largest state in the US, in an effort to boost cooperation in green energy, aerospace and advanced technologies.
Kyodo | 13-Mar-2024

Japan to start talks with Bangladesh on free trade pact: gov’t

Japan will start negotiations with Bangladesh toward signing a bilateral free trade agreement as part of efforts to boost economic cooperation with the South Asian nation, the government said.
Euractiv | 13-Mar-2024

French parliament split ahead of EU-Canada trade agreement vote

French parliamentarians are sharply divided on whether or not to ratify the EU-Canada free trade agreement, following farming protestors’ heavy condemnation of trade measures that they argue create unfair competition.
RMOL | 13-Mar-2024

Indonesia and Malaysia explore ASEAN-Egypt free trade agreements

Egyptian, Malaysian, and Indonesian trade officials met to discuss efforts to explore an ASEAN-EEgypt free trade agreement, as Egypt has long been a business partner for ASEAN countries.
The Japan Times | 13-Mar-2024

Mercosur ‘ready’ to resume FTA talks with Japan, Paraguay foreign minister says

After a seven-year hiatus, Japan and Mercosur — Latin America’s largest trading bloc — plan to resume talks next month to decide whether to launch formal negotiations on a major, bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), according to Paraguay’s top diplomat.
NEWS FROM THE MOVEMENTS
Comhlamh | 14-Mar-2024

Over 200 European organisations urge immediate suspension of the EU-Israel association agreement amidst Gaza crisis

About 200 European civil society groups, presented a petition to the EU Commission, the EU Council, and the European Parliament, calling for the suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
AFTINET | 14-Mar-2024

Sign the petition to stop investors like Clive Palmer from suing our government for billions over climate change policies

Some international trade agreements allow foreign investors to sue the Australian government if a change in law or policy reduces their profits, even if the change protects public health or the environment.
Global Justice Now | 13-Mar-2024

Open letter: Suspending trade agreements and negotiations in response to the ICJ ruling on Gaza

UK groups call on the UK government to suspend trade privileges, agreements and negotiations with Israel.
Local Futures | 13-Mar-2024

50,000 people say another world is possible

Together with GRAIN, Local Futures organized the aforementioned workshop ‘Resisting Free Trade Agreements in South Asia’, which brought together activists from South Asian countries to confront the massive proliferation of free trade agreements
Texts of agreements
US Department of Commerce | 18-Mar-2024

IPEF agreement on clean economy (Mar 2024)

US Department of Commerce | 18-Mar-2024

Agreement on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for prosperity (Mar 2024)

US Department of Commerce | 18-Mar-2024

IPEF agreement on fair economy (Mar 2024)

 
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Negociaciones
TRT | 18-Mar-2024

Türkiye y el Reino Unido inician negociaciones para actualizar el Tratado de Libre Comercio

El ministro turco de Comercio, Ömer Bolat, que se ha reunido con la ministra de Comercio del Reino Unido, Kemi Badenoch, dijo que se ha llevado a cabo una negociación muy fructífera en Londres.
La República | 18-Mar-2024

TLC Ecuador-China entrará en vigencia el 1 de mayo próximo

El Tratado de Libre Comercio entre Ecuador y China entrará en vigencia el próximo 1 de mayo.
Werken Rojo | 15-Mar-2024

En abril el Congreso iniciará tramitación del Tratado Chile-Unión Europea

En audiencia solicitada por Chile Mejor sin TLC, el Director de Relaciones Bilaterales de la SubSecretaría de Relaciones Económicas Internacionales, Sebastián Gómez, rompió el silencio oficial informando en la tarde del 13 de marzo, que el Presidente Boric enviará en abril al congreso, el mensaje relativo al Tratado de Libre Comercio Chile-Unión Europea.
Cajar | 13-Mar-2024

Derrota de transnacional minera Red Eagle en Santurbán puede ser una victoria si Colombia sale del Sistema de Protección a las Inversiones Extranjeras (ISDS)

El pasado 28 de febrero de 2024, el Estado colombiano fue notificado de la decisión adoptada por el Centro Internacional de Arreglo de Diferencias Relativas a las Inversiones (CIADI) del Banco Mundial en el caso No. ARB/18/12, el cual, le da la razón a Colombia frente a la demanda de la multinacional Red Eagle Exploration Limited
Proceso Digital | 13-Mar-2024

El 19 de marzo inicia cuarta ronda de negociaciones para TLC entre Honduras y China

Para el martes 19 de marzo está programada el inicio de la cuarta ronda de negociaciones para establecer un Tratado de Libre de Comercio (TLC) entre Honduras y China.
La Diaria | 13-Mar-2024

El canciller Paganini dijo que es “auspicioso” que el Congreso de Estados Unidos analice integrar a Uruguay a TLC de América del Norte

Experto en política internacional destacó que sería “importantísimo” tener un acuerdo “amplio en bienes y servicios” con el país liderado por Biden, “mejorar el vínculo con México” y “avanzar con Canadá”.
América Economía | 13-Mar-2024

Mercosur y Japón iniciarán negociaciones para un TLC en abril, según canciller paraguayo

Rubén Ramírez Lezcano, quien se encuentra de visita en el país asiático, dijo que sus integrantes buscan expandir sus exportaciones agrícolas a un mercado como el de Japón, la cuarta economía mundial.
NOVEDADES DE LOS MOVIMIENTOS
Ecologistas en Acción | 14-Mar-2024

Carta a la UE para detener el Acuerdo de Asociación UE-Israel

Más de 200 organizaciones de la sociedad civil europea han enviado una carta a los máximos responsables de la toma de decisiones de la UE para reclamar la suspensión sin demora de dicho acuerdo, a la luz de las violaciones de derechos humanos cometidas por el Estado de Israel.
América Latina Mejor sin TLC | 13-Mar-2024

Honduras abandona el CIADI: se entregó declaración de apoyo al Vicecanciller de Política Exterior

Como parte del respaldo a la salida del CIADI del país centroamericano, la Plataforma América Latina y el Caribe Mejor Sin TLC entregó su declaración de apoyo al Vicecanciller de Política Exterior Hondureño, Gerardo Torres Zelaya.
 
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Négociations
NFU | 18-Mar-2024

Université-NF : Racines coloniales des accords de libre-échange modernes

Cette conférence explorera les origines coloniales du commerce international moderne. La géopolitique, les relations de pouvoir et les intérêts des entreprises ont façonné les règles commerciales pendant plus de 500 ans avant d’être mises en place.
La France Agricole | 15-Mar-2024

Libre-échange : la bataille du Ceta reprend

Dans l’attente du vote du Sénat sur le Ceta, défenseurs et opposants de l’accord de libre-échange fourbissent leurs arguments pour faire pencher le vote de leur côté.
TRT | 13-Mar-2024

Maroc-UE: les producteurs de tomates voient rouge

L’accord de libre-échange entre l’Union européenne et le Maroc met en concurrence des producteurs qui n’ont pas les mêmes coûts de production.
Euractiv | 13-Mar-2024

La France très divisée sur le CETA à une semaine du vote au Parlement

L’accord commercial entre l’UE et le Canada, qui sera soumis au Parlement français dans un peu plus d’une semaine, provoque de vifs débats alors que le sujet du libre-échange est au cœur des revendications des agriculteurs.
ENJEUX MAJEURS
Le Soir | 14-Mar-2024

La Belgique coulera-t-elle avec le TCE ?

Alors que la Belgique s’active pendant sa présidence de l’Union européenne (UE) à concrétiser une sortie du TCE par l’UE, elle refuse encore d’en sortir comme Etat. Un choix incohérent qu’elle pourrait payer très cher.
NOUVELLES DES MOUVEMENTS
14-Mar-2024

200 organisations de la société civile demandent la suspension de l’accord d’association UE-Israël

Plus de 200 organisations européennes de la société civile ont envoyé une lettre aux principaux dirigeants de l’UE pour demander la suspension immédiate de l’accord à la lumière des violations des droits de l’homme commises par l’État d’Israël.
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